All boats located upon waters of this state shall be subject to inspection by the department or any lawfully designated agent or inspector of the department at any time for the purpose of determining whether such boat is equipped in compliance with this chapter. The members of the department, its agents and inspectors, for these purposes shall have all the powers of a deputy sheriff throughout the state.
Source. 1989, 339:1. 1996, 228:106, eff. July 1, 1996.